Indian Artifact Arrowhead Auction-Walt Podpora Col

Indian Artifact Arrowhead Auction-Walt Podpora Col

Saturday, March 4, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Indian Artifact Arrowhead Auction-Walt Podpora Col

Indian Artifact Arrowhead Auction-Walt Podpora Col

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Up for auction is part 1 of the Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. Walt’s artifact collection includes an impressive assortment of Pennsylvania and New Jersey artifacts as well as the rest of the northeast. Walt’s collection also had an emphasis on the midwest and central states. He is most known for his massive assortment of high-end axes and stone stools from across the country. Walt built an “axe house” to house his thousands of stone tools including axes, celts, adzes, pestles, mortars, soapstone vessels, spades, discoidals and more. In addition to stone tools, Walt’s collection includes some of the finest northeastern arrowheads, blades, bannerstones, pendants, gorgets and other stone implements. Included in this sale is the famous “Doc Boswer Dovetail”, a stunning and large Dorothy Middleton jasper perkiomen, one of the best chlorite wingnut bannerstones with heavy geometric designs, a stunning double crescent bannerstone from Ohio, many MASSIVE axes most of which stand on end, and many more pieces.

Walt Podpora was born on March 12th, 1942 and grew up...
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XL 4 3/4" Poplar Island Point, Found in Warren Co., NJ, Ex: Lemaster, Amspacher, Fogelman Collection

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 511)      

XL 4 3/4" Poplar Island Point, Found in Warren Co., NJ, Ex: Lemaster, Amspacher, Fogelman Collection. Very well made piece!

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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2 5/16" Serrated Dalton Point, Found in Penscott Co., Missouri, Finder: Rod Ring, Well-Made

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 511)      

2 5/16" Serrated Dalton Point, Found in Penscott Co., Missouri, Finder: Rod Ring, Well-Made

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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1 13/16" Dalton Point, Found in Arkansas, Ex: Rod Ring Collection, Anciently Resharpend Tip.

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 511)      

1 13/16" Dalton Point, Found in Arkansas, Ex: Rod Ring Collection, Anciently Resharpend Tip.

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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Lot of x5 Tavern Pipes, Longest is 4.5", A few are older (late 1800's-early 1900's) 2 Smaller Exampl

Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 511)      

Lot of x5 Tavern Pipes, Longest is 4.5", A few are older (late 1800's-early 1900's) 2 Smaller Examples appear to be more modern

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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4" Jasper Archaic Stem Point, Arrowhead, Found in Berks Co., PA, Purchased 2/26/96 at Conestoga

Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 511)      

4" Jasper Archaic Stem Point, Arrowhead, Found in Berks Co., PA, Purchased 2/26/96 at Conestoga

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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NICE 3 1/2" Heat-Treated, Variegated Jasper Point, Found in Northumberland Co., PA, Purchased 6/23/9

Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 511)      

NICE 3 1/2" Heat-Treated, Variegated Jasper Point, Found in Northumberland Co., PA, Purchased 6/23/97 at Conestoga

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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3" Koens Crispin Quartzite Point, Ex: Doc Bowser, Found on Three Mile Island, Dauphin Co., PA

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 511)      

3" Koens Crispin Quartzite Point, Ex: Doc Bowser, Found on Three Mile Island, Dauphin Co., PA

Purchased at Conestoga 9/29/03, lot #3

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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HIGHLIGHT 4 1/4" Green Normanskill/Coxsackie LEHIGH Broadpoint, PA, Pictured in First IAM Magazine 1

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 511)      

HIGHLIGHT 4 1/4" Green Normanskill/Coxsackie LEHIGH Broadpoint, PA, Pictured in First IAM Magazine 1-1, Ex: Larry Fry

This is one of the best examples of a lehigh broad I have seen. This piece has been pictured in the very FIRST Indian Artifact Magazine, edition 1-1 in the back section. This piece was one of the highlights in the Larry Fry auction on 4/16/2005 at Conestoga, lot #4. Ex: Lee Hallman, Larry Fry, Podpora collections. This is very thin and well made. Minor ding to one edge. Reference material for history only, not included.

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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NICE 4 3/4" Rhyolite Archaic Stem Point, Found at Coniwingo, MD, Ex: Tshudy Collection

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 511)      

NICE 4 3/4" Rhyolite Archaic Stem Point, Found at Coniwingo, MD, Ex: Tshudy Collection

Purchased at Conestoga 9/29/03, lot #14

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1 15/16" Brown Jasper Perkiomen Point, PA, Purchased from Rich Johnston at Mt. Bethel Artifact Show

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 511)      

1 15/16" Brown Jasper Perkiomen Point, PA, Purchased from Rich Johnston at Mt. Bethel Artifact Show 9/26/98

Tip anciently reworked

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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NICE 4 5/8" Archaic Stem/Bare Island Point, Found in Bernardsville, New Jersey 1941, Well Made!

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 511)      

NICE 4 5/8" Archaic Stem/Bare Island Point, Found in Bernardsville, New Jersey 1941, Well Made!

Overall excellent condition! Nice molted coshocton chert. Purchased at Hesse Auction on 6/24/95, lot 119. Reference material for history only, not included. Walt was buyer #1 on that auction day as he wrote in his notes for the auction.

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5" Broken + Reglued Red Banded Slate Pendant Found in New York, Incising Noted

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 511)      

5" Broken + Reglued Red Banded Slate Pendant Found in New York, Incising Noted

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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SUPERB 3 1/2" Kirk, Multi-Tone Jasper, Found in Centerville, Lehigh Co., PA, Purchased From

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 511)      

SUPERB 3 1/2" Kirk, Multi-Tone Jasper, Found in Centerville, Lehigh Co., PA, Purchased From Rich Johnston

This is a very well made piece, extremely thin with high quality multi-tone jasper with heat treated tip. This peice was purchased on 10/28/98 in the Conestoga parking lot from Rich Johnston.

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3 13/16" Green Normanskill/Coxsackie Lehigh Broad, THIN, Well-Made, Found in PA, Minor Nicks

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 511)      

3 13/16" Green Normanskill/Coxsackie Lehigh Broad, THIN, Well-Made, Found in PA, Minor Nicks

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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RARE 1 7/8" Variegate Jasper Perkiomen, Found South Brunswick, NJ, Ex: Debra Katko, Pete Crane Colle

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 511)      

RARE 1 7/8" Variegated Jasper Perkiomen, Found South Brunswick, NJ, Ex: Debra Katko, Pete Crane Collection 

This piece was sold at Bodnar's Auction on 1/8/04

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Onondaga Chert Susquehanna Broad/Drybrook, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 511)      

Onondaga Chert Susquehanna Broad/Drybrook, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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3" Onondaga Chert Archaic Point, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 511)      

3" Onondaga Chert Archaic Point, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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Lot of 10 Cobble Jasper/Chert Triangle Points, Found in New York, Longest 2 1/4" Purchased from Rich

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 511)      

Lot of 10 Cobble Jasper/Chert Triangle Points, Found in New York, Longest 2 1/4" Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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Lot of 4 NICE Triangle Points, Jasper, Chalcedony, Jasper, Found in New York, Longest 1 3/8"

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 511)      

Lot of 4 NICE Triangle Points, Jasper, Chalcedony, Jasper, Found in New York, Longest 1 3/8"

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Pair of FINE Meadowood Preform Blades, Found in New York, Purchased from Conestoga on 5/29/00 Lot #3

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 511)      

Pair of FINE Meadowood Preform Blades, Found in New York, Purchased from Conestoga on 5/29/00 Lot #32

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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3 3/4" Yellow Jasper Lanceolate Knife, Found on 3 Mile Island, Dauphin Co., PA, Ex: Bowser, Brinser

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 511)      

3 3/4" Yellow Jasper Lanceolate Knife, Found on 3 Mile Island, Dauphin Co., PA, Ex: Bowser, Brinser. Simillar earlier paleo pieces found on 3-mile island that resemble this same shape and form. 

Purchased from Barry Brinser at Conestoga Parking lot on 9/25/2000

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2 9/16" Onondaga Chert Jacks Reef Point, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/200

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 511)      

2 9/16" Onondaga Chert Jacks Reef Point, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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Lot of 8 Triangles+Quartzite Bare Island, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/20

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 511)      

Lot of 8 Triangles+Quartzite Bare Island, Found in New York, Purchased from Rich Johnston on 7/24/2000

 Ex: Walt Podpora Collection of Milford, New Jersey. 
 
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Pair of FINE Drybrook Fishtails, THIN, x1 Found in Lancaster Co., PA, x1 Found in PA, Longest 1 11/1

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 511)      

Pair of FINE Drybrook Fishtails, THIN, x1 Found in Lancaster Co., PA, x1 Found in PA, Longest 1 11/16"

Yellow Jasper Drybrook found in Lancaster Co., PA and purchased on 7/24/2000 at Conestoga Auction (only lot that Walt purchased that day however did purchase pieces in the parking lot). The smaller drybrook found in PA, Ex: Bob Sharp, Purchased 9/10/2000 from Dock Savidge.

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HIGHLIGHT 13 1/4" Celt, Found in Ohio, Ex: Payne Collection, Reed, EXCELLENT Condition, Polished

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 511)      

HIGHLIGHT 13 1/4" Celt, Found in Ohio, Ex: Payne Collection, Reed, EXCELLENT Condition, Polished

One of the nicest and longest celts I have seen, overall excellent condition and well made.

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